RETURN TO TWO WORSHIP SERVICES SEPTEMBER 9TH

10:45am Traditional Style Service in the Sanctuary. ECE supervised nursery care for infants, toddlers and young children.Older children are welcome to stay in the service with their families.

Annual Congregation Meeting February 17th

There will be a single, joint service at 9:30 am in the Hall upstairs on February 17th, followed by the Annual Meeting. Refreshments will be provided throughout.

Children & youth programs will run their usual time from 9:30-10:30am. Childcare will then be provided for the duration of the meeting by Freida Hone downstairs in the Nursery/Sunday School rooms.

Waterdown Service of Prayer for Christian Unity

We will be joining together with the other churches in the Waterdown Church Network to celebrate the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity with a service on Sat Feb 2 at 7:00 pm at Grace Anglican Church, 157 Mill St N.
Please join us for this time of unity.

2019 CALENDAR FOR SALE

$6.00 each from the church office. Beautiful full colour photos, and all important dates marked.

Bible Study Video Series

We will be joining with the congregations of Millgrove, Strabane, and Carlisle United Churches for a video bible study series from Feb 20 to Apr 10 on Wednesday afternoons from 3:00-4:30pm.

We’ll be following the United Church’s Storyfest study series. Please join us for a time of fellowship and education.

We are looking for volunteer(s) to lead the Catering Team, beginning January 1, 2019.

Please contact Ruth Harper for more information on this volunteer opportunity, 905-689-4515 or jrharper6@gmail.com

UPDATE – Land Repurpose Committee

Since our last Congregational meeting on April 7th we have met with 3 interested developers and one community partner. We’ve also had discussions with another developer who was not interested. We’ve met again with Edge and continue to explore that relationship. Over the summer we will be spending time contemplating our space and resource needs post repurposing and will be making a decision regarding Edge. We have not spent any money or made any financial commitments to date. Stay tuned!

GRASS SEED FOR SALE

MARMALADE FOR SALE

Hand-made by our crew of marmalade-makers. Delicious!! Purchase after either Sunday service in the Hall upstairs, or from the church office during the week.

SUMMER OFFERING & DONATION OPTIONS

Summer Offering & Donation Options

Offering Envelopes – If you would like them for 2018, please contact Wendy in the church office.

PAR (Pre-Authorized Remittance) – to have your offering deducted monthly from your bank account. Brochure forms are on the Welcome table, or contact the church office.

Online donations can be made at any time through our website, www.stjameswaterdown.ca.Click the “Donate” tab at the top of any page, or the “Donate Now” button. This will take you to the secure CanadaHelps page. Either one-time or monthly donations can be made, directed to General Offering, Mission & Service, Memorial Gift, Outreach or special appeals. Pay by credit card or PayPal online.

Whichever way you choose to support the mission of St James, thank you for your donations

CHORAL SCHOLARS WANTED!

We are looking for university students to:

Sing with the Senior Choir

Occasionally perform solo (voice or instrumental)

Perform with the Praise Band (singing or on your instrument of choice)

Further opportunity available to work with the choir as a conducting apprentice or to practice and perform on Casavant organ

Honorarium available

Contact Music Director for more info: Sophia Werden Abrams, werdenabrams.sophia@gmail.com

LIBRARY UPDATE

Our new church Library is open in the Narthex, with our new Library Team of Joan Forsyth, Monica Small & Ann Robbins. You are welcome to browse; if you find a book to take out, sign the card in the book pocket and leave the card in the card box on the library shelf next to the coat closet. Please return the book within 3 weeks and place it in the book return box. It will be re-shelved by our Library Team.

No books are currently being accepted as donations to the Library. Thank you.

CRAFT CUPBOARD

The Craft Cupboard in the Parlor has beautifully handcrafted items for baby gifts, children, doll clothes, as well as lap quilts, bed quilts, mittens & hats. To purchase items, please see Wendy in the church office.

UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA YOUTUBE CHANNEL

The United Church’s YouTube playlist includes videos of some of the United Church’s hundreds of community projects, both in Canada and overseas, as well as video messages from the church’s Moderator . The United Church of Canada’s YouTube channel can be found at www.youtube.ca/unitedchurchofcanada .

GET INVOLVED AT ST. JAMES:

THE MINISTRY OF CHRISTIAN DEVELOPMENT

Do you have a passion to see spirituality take new roots in all ages of faith? The Christian Development Team is looking for people with a passion to promote and encourage our existing programs, as well as to brainstorm new ways of getting others excited about our faith. Contact the church office, 905-689-6223 or stjames@stjameswaterdown.ca

THE MINISTRY OF OUTREACH TO OTHERS

Are you passionate about being God’s hands and feet in the world? Do you have a particular cause you care deeply about? Outreach is looking for more people to join their team! Please contact Linda Baksh at 905-689-1098 lmbaksh@hotmail.com

HOSPITALITY

Hospitality has a focus on increasing opportunities for fellowship among the entire congregation. We welcome your ideas and input! Please contact the church office, 905-689-6223 or stjames@stjameswaterdown.ca

CHILDREN’S PROGRAM

Good things are happening at Little Lights!

Rotating volunteers are needed to assist our Program Leader, Ruth Nicholson, on Sundays at 9am. Lessons are simple and pre-planned. For more information please email kidsstjames@gmail.com

COMMUNICATIONS

Do you believe strongly that St. James needs to promote itself to the community and to communicate the exciting things that are happening? The Communications Committee is looking for someone to handle the advertising to the Waterdown Community (i.e. notices to community newspapers, local cable channel for special events, etc.). If you are interested, contact Wendy, 905-689-6223 or stjames@stjameswaterdown.ca.

PROPERTY & GROUNDS

Ever wonder how the church looks so good? Who shovels the snow in the winter and maintains the gardens in the summer? If you are interested in helping to create and maintain a welcoming atmosphere from a building and grounds perspective, the Property & Grounds Committee is looking for new members. This Group of committed individuals meets Thursday mornings from 9am to noon to work on various repairs and maintenance projects, and includes a coffee and fellowship time. Please contact Dave Sindrey at 905-689-7081 or davesindrey@yahoo.ca

THE MINISTRY OF PASTORAL CARE

Do you have a heart for people and a passion to be a part of caring community in action? Do you have a special concern for members of this community who are not able to attend services regularly? The Pastoral Care Committee has visiting opportunities and tele-ministry opportunities. This is a great opportunity for those with flexible schedules! Please contact Rosemary Mills at ken-rose@sympatico.ca; 905-689-6214.

WORSHIP TEAM:

The Worship Team dedicates most of its time to brainstorming ways to enhance major services, such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter. Contact: Pat Simpson 905-689-8985 or patriciabytheway@gmail.com